MS 50 Weekly News: 3/27/23
March 27, 2023
Spring Arts Showcase
We are excited to present our Spring Arts Showcase Tuesday at 4:30PM! The showcase will feature art from students across all grade levels and performances by our 6th grade music classes and 8th grade band. All families are invited to join us to watch and celebrate our students' hard work!
In this Issue:
- 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll
- Classroom Spotlight: Arts
- ¡Repertorio Contigo! Presents "La Gringa"
- Senior Dues
- School Surveys Due Friday
- Upcoming Events
- PTA Updates
- SYEP Applications Due Friday
Congratulations on all the hard work of our students in 2nd Marking Period! We are excited to celebrate with our Honor Roll recipients next week Monday, April 3 at 3:30PM in the auditorium. Families are welcome to join us for this ceremony! Invitations will be going out to students with at least an 85% average this week.
Art - "How To" Zines
Students in art class are creating “ how to” inspired zines to share their knowledge on a topic they feel passionate about. Some of the themes students have picked so far are baking, gaming, basic phrases in their home languages, fashion, and origami (among many others). They are learning about the ways in which artists incorporate text, collage, and paint into a functional artwork. Students looked at examples of political zines from the 70s and 80s to inspire their ability to create a meaningful and informational piece.
Band - NYSSMA and Concert Preparations
Students win 6th and 8th grade bands are busy preparing for this week's Spring Arts Showcase. It is the final project for our 6th grade students before they make their choice between art and music for what they would like to study for the rest of the year. Our 7th and 8th grade bands are also preparing for the Spring Concert on May 25th and 26th, stay tuned for more details on this exciting performance. Finally, our 8th grade band is also excited to compete in NYSSMA's Middle School Band festival this May. We can't wait to share the product of all their hard work!
Theatre - Pantomime Presentations
Materials Request: Have clean, recyclable materials at home (paper towel rolls, egg cartons, cans, etc.)? We have several Arts Integration Projects as well as our Spring musical which are in need of these materials. Please send your student with any you have to Ms. Becker in Room 304.
MS 50 is excited to welcome ¡Repertorio Contigo! and their presentation of the play "La Gringa" on April 4! The New York Times writes that "La gringa is the story of a young woman from New York who goes to Puerto Rico in search of her extended family. When she finds them, the complicated misperceptions that develop on all sides unfold in comic dialogue that arouses constant shouts of laughter and bursts of applause." This Spanish language play is performed with English supertitles, making it fun for our whole community.
There will be a student performance for our theatre, dual language, and BSE classes at 1:00PM and a FREE performance for our families at 6:00PM. We want to thank our New York City Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and the Cultural Immigrant Initiative for generously sponsoring this performance! We hope to see you there!
June 8, 2023 - PROM - GIANDO ON THE WATER
- 400 Kent Ave
- Brooklyn, NY 11249
- 5 pm to 9 pm
- $100.00 (Dinner included)
June 16, 2023 - SENIOR TRIP
- Great Adventure/Six Flags
- Need to be in school by 7:30 AM
- $40.00 (lunch is included)
June 26, 2022 - GRADUATION
- 3 pm to 5 pm
- MS 50 Auditorium
- $40.00 (includes Cap and Gown, Yearbook)
TOTAL: $180.00
You can pay in cash, money order or check to MS 50, and make payment installments. You will get a receipt. June 2nd (Friday) is the last day to pay Senior Dues. Please see Ms. Sostre, Guidance Counselor in room 219 and call her with any questions at 917-202-6257.
Is your student 14 years old or older and interested in a paid work and learning opportunity this summer? The Summer Youth Employment Program offers NYC students the chance to learn about career opportunities and make a difference in their communities through paid project-based activities. Applications for SYEP are due March 31. Click below to apply or contact Ms. Sostre for more information.
